____ are involved in the process of gas exchange between the alveoli and the capillaries. Type II pneumocytes are responsible for the secretion of pulmonary ____, which reduces surface tension in the alveoli. The millions of ____ in each ling give them a very large surface area for gas exchange. Oxygen moves by ____ from the alveolar space into the blood. The muscles responsible for inspiration are the ____ and external intercostals. The diaphragm muscles relax, causing the diaphragm to curve upwards and ____ the volume of the thoracic cavity. The ____ contract, pulling ribs upwards and outwards. The muscles responsible for expiration are the ____ and internal intercostals Antagonistic means working ____ Internal intercostal muscles contract, pulling ribs ____

IB Gas exchange

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